Your Constitution amendments vs ours: Amit Shah rips into Congress
India TodayUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday attacked the Congress party on Tuesday, comparing Constitutional amendments brought by governments led by the BJP to those led by the grand old party. Continuing the BJP's attack on former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, Amit Shah accused the Congress of considering the Constitution as a 'private fiefdom' of one family. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS: CONGRESS VS BJP Highlighting specific amendments, Amit Shah explained how the Congress altered fundamental constitutional provisions for political gain, while the BJP focused on empowering citizens and enhancing governance. Amendments under Congress regime listed by Amit Shah: 1st Amendment : The first amendment made by the late Jawaharlal Nehru curtailed the right to freedom of expression under Article 19. Amendments under BJP regime listed by Amit Shah: 101st Amendment : The Goods and Services Tax introduced in 2014 revolutionised India's tax structure by establishing a unified taxation system.